Dhurandhar 2 Secures Record ₹150 Crore Deal with JioHotstar, Bypassing Netflix

• Dhurandhar 2, the sequel to the espionage thriller, will exclusively stream on JioHotstar, unlike its predecessor which premiered on Netflix.
• JioHotstar acquired the digital rights for Dhurandhar 2 for a staggering ₹150 crore, nearly double what Netflix paid for the first film.
• The original Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, was a major box-office success and topped streaming charts globally, including in Pakistan and UAE.
• This deal is considered one of the biggest digital acquisitions in recent years, reflecting the high demand for the sequel despite a general slowdown in OTT acquisitions.
• The move highlights JioHotstar's aggressive expansion and massive subscriber base, offering wider reach across India and demonstrating the evolving dynamics of India's streaming landscape.